§ 13512 Special District Voter Eligibility

Public Utilities Code·California

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•Only people who live in the area of the new special district can vote in its election.
•The election for the special district can happen on the same day as other elections (like state or city elections).
•The special district election can be combined with other elections to make it easier.

Example

A new school district is being created in a small town.

Only the people who live in that town can vote on whether to create the school district. The vote can happen on the same day as the town’s mayor election, and both votes can be on the same ballot.

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§ 13512 Special District Voter Eligibility

No person is entitled to vote at the election unless he is a voter of the territory included in the proposed special district. The election may be held on the same day as any other state, county, or city election and may be consolidated therewith. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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voter proposed special district election consolidated

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13512.

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